Study of the child, family, community, and schools. Includes parent education and involvement, family and community lifestyles, child abuse, and current family life issues. Course content is aligned with State Board for Educator Certification Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities standards. Requires students to participate in a minimum of 16 hours field experience with children from infancy through age 12 in a variety of settings with varied and diverse populations.
In order to complete the required field experience hours in P-12 classrooms, students must present a valid United States government-issued photo ID (such as a driver’s license or state-issued ID) to the partnering school district. Students who are unable to obtain this documentation should consult with their instructor or coordinator/college contact as early as possible to discuss potential alternatives or accommodations